DFW master-planned housing types behind the measurements
Master-planned does not mean one window size — it means coordinated streets, amenities, and repeating builder SKUs within a section. A Lennar section in Frisco and a D.R. Horton section in McKinney often share the same regional window supplier even when elevations look different.
- 2000s–2020s production SF (Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Celina): open kitchen–family layouts, 8–9 ft ceilings, rear patio slider — Phillips Creek Ranch, Craig Ranch, Adriatica, west Prosper corridors
- 1990s–2000s "Millennium Mansion" tract (Plano, Richardson, Carrollton, Southlake): high entries, two-story great rooms, mixed window shapes — often 106" triple-pane clusters
- 1970s–1980s planned community (Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, early Flower Mound): mix of townhome, apartment, and early production SF — varied modules by product type
- Alliance / west Fort Worth new build (2010s+): pure production-builder catalog — same widths as north Collin
- HOA townhome and villa rows: white or off-white front-elevation treatments, repeated bedroom widths floor to floor
- Bare windows at closing are common — buyers order after move-in using the standard builder width chart
Products DFW production-home orders use most
Faux wood whole-home specs lead closing-day volume. Rollers upgrade great rooms and patio doors. Wide rollers cover 106" triple-pane walls.
2" faux wood blinds — whole-home default
34.5", 46.5", and 57.5" stocked widths — the DFW production-home reorder spec.
Roller shades
Patio sliders, primary suites, and great rooms — light-filtering or blackout.
Wide-width roller shades (80"+)
106" great-room walls and oversized patio glass — freight included, DFW local delivery.
Typical opening → blind size
Typical reorder bands for DFW production-home orders — measure each opening; community and elevation vary:
| Opening (approx.) | Order size | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 35" | 34.5" | Bedrooms (most common) |
| 47" | 46.5" | Kitchen / dining |
| 58" | 57.5" | Living / family room |
| 71" | 70.5" | Great room picture window |
| ~106" triple pane | 106" roller or 3×34.5" faux | Great room wall |
Mounting by material & situation
New production jambs usually have adequate depth for inside-mount faux wood — but great-room picture groups and patio sliders need separate treatments. Confirm HOA color rules on front elevations before ordering.
2" faux wood blinds
View product line →The whole-home default on DFW production closes — white cordless 2" PVC, one SKU across every bedroom and front-facing window. Highland, Lennar, D.R. Horton, and Pulte buyers all land here.
Inside mount — standard production jamb
Measure width at top, middle, bottom; use narrowest. Most DFW production bedrooms need 34.5" blinds from 35" openings. Inside-mount finishes about ½" narrower than the opening.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1½"–2½"
- Hardware:
- Supplied brackets; #8 screws into vinyl jamb liner
HOA front-elevation color rules
Frisco, McKinney, and Prosper master plans often require white or off-white treatments visible from the street. Submit a product spec to architectural review when the community requires pre-approval.
Triple-pane great room — three blinds vs one shade
Pro often usedThree ~35" single-hungs under one header (~105"–106" total) can take one 106" roller on continuous cord loop OR three 34.5" faux wood blinds — one per pane. See our wide-width DFW roller page for single-span orders.
Roller shades
View product line →Trending on new DFW closes for patio sliders and great rooms — clean fabric line, blackout option on primary suites, fascia mount above slider headers.
Patio slider on new production plans
Pro often usedMeasure exact glass width and height. Mount fascia above the slider frame. Cordless or continuous loop depending on width — loop required over 80" on wide openings.
Primary suite blackout
Blackout roller fabric is popular on west-facing primary bedrooms in Frisco and Prosper — same 34.5" width module as standard bedrooms, different opacity.
3.5" vertical blinds
View product line →Still common on patio sliders when buyers want lower cost per opening than rollers — stocked 68×84 and 78×84 pairs from Irving warehouse.
Rear patio slider — production home
Pro often usedFace-mount track above the slider header when inside depth is tight. Standard on townhome and villa plans in Newman Village and similar rows.
When to schedule pro install on DFW production homes
Whole-home orders at closing are our highest-volume DFW install category — especially Frisco, McKinney, and Irving-area new builds. We measure every opening, guarantee fit, and install in one trip when you order a single product line and color. Wide great-room rollers and second-story tall openings may quote toward the top of our install range. Book free in-home measure at homebuilderblinds.com/schedule-measure or call 682-204-1076. We also ship custom-cut blinds nationwide for out-of-state investors holding DFW rental stock.
Frequently asked questions
What blind sizes fit a new construction home in Frisco or McKinney?
Start with 34.5" blinds for standard bedrooms, 46.5" and 57.5" for living areas, and measure patio sliders separately. Great-room picture walls may need 70.5" blinds or a 106" wide roller. Communities like Phillips Creek Ranch and Craig Ranch repeat these modules section to section — still measure each opening.
Do I need one shade or three blinds on a 106" great-room window?
Both work. One 106" roller on continuous cord loop gives a clean single fabric line. Three 34.5" faux wood blinds — one per pane — give a traditional slat look and easier per-pane replacement. See /roller-shades/wide-width/dallas-fort-worth for wide roller ordering.
Do you install in Phillips Creek Ranch and other Frisco communities?
Yes — we install across the full DFW metro including Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Prosper, and Alliance. Free in-home measure is available at homebuilderblinds.com/schedule-measure.
Which builder guide should I read for my home?
See our builder-specific guides for Lennar, D.R. Horton, Pulte, Highland, Perry, and others — they link back to the standard builder width chart and this DFW archetype guide.
Related guides
- Blinds for new construction
General production-home sizing for any national builder.
- D.R. Horton homes
Top DFW builder by volume — townhome and SF modules.
- Standard builder blind sizes
Opening-to-blind width chart with product links.
- DFW ranch & Mid-Cities guide
Older ranch stock — different slider and picture-window patterns.
- Wide roller shades (DFW)
106" great rooms and patio walls over 80" wide.
- Frisco service area
Phillips Creek Ranch, Newman Village, Lawler Park — local install.